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Old 03-09-2010, 06:17 PM
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Recruitment Advice from my 86 Year-Old Grandma
My amazing grandma was in a sorority at the University of Illinois quite a while back. When I was going through recruitment she sent me an email that I think I should share with this awesome community.

Although some of it may be dated, I thought it was cute and helpful

From Grandma Ruth:
"Always make sure that there aren't any runs in your pantyhose.

Don't ever discuss anything racy.

You are a young lady. Please act like one. No bodily noises of any kind and don't apply makeup where someone else could see you.

Please don't wear sneakers. I know that you like them, but buy and wear a decent pair of flats. Your mother will like that too.

Smile all the time! You should be happy to be going through this process! Plus your parents didn't pay all of that money on orthodontia for no one to see it.

Wear a nice necklace. Just about every girl loves necklaces. Plus it will give you something to talk about.

Don't refer to the process as 'rushing'. You shouldn't be rushing. You should enjoy every second of the experience, even it it's very overwhelming.

Practice your answers ahead of time.

Eat a good breakfast!

We all love you, the right group will you love too."

Isn't she adorable?
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:32 PM
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Love it. Some messages are timeless.
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:55 PM
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My amazing grandma was in a sorority at the University of Illinois quite a while back. When I was going through recruitment she sent me an email that I think I should share with this awesome community.

Although some of it may be dated, I thought it was cute and helpful

From Grandma Ruth:
"Always make sure that there aren't any runs in your pantyhose.

Don't ever discuss anything racy.

You are a young lady. Please act like one. No bodily noises of any kind and don't apply makeup where someone else could see you.

Please don't wear sneakers. I know that you like them, but buy and wear a decent pair of flats. Your mother will like that too.

Smile all the time! You should be happy to be going through this process! Plus your parents didn't pay all of that money on orthodontia for no one to see it.

Wear a nice necklace. Just about every girl loves necklaces. Plus it will give you something to talk about.

Don't refer to the process as 'rushing'. You shouldn't be rushing. You should enjoy every second of the experience, even it it's very overwhelming.

Practice your answers ahead of time.

Eat a good breakfast!

We all love you, the right group will you love too."

Isn't she adorable?
Aww! What a sweet granny! what sorority was she in?
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:57 PM
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Adorable. Extra points for 86 year old Grandma using email!! Love it!
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Old 03-09-2010, 07:34 PM
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That is totally adorable!
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Old 03-09-2010, 08:06 PM
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I'm so happy you all love her wise words.
She was a Kappa Alpha Theta, and I completely agree that her words are timeless.

I also love that she told me to wear flats - I'm a converse girl!
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Old 03-09-2010, 08:10 PM
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perfect!
Love this advice and thank you so much for sharing it with us. Timeless, indeed!

TLAM to your grandmother.
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Old 03-09-2010, 09:03 PM
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Such great advice...both for recruitment and for life!
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Old 03-09-2010, 09:28 PM
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Grandma Ruth sounds just lovely, and she gives great advice. This was so cute to read!
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Old 03-09-2010, 09:50 PM
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So sweet! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 03-10-2010, 12:22 AM
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Adorable. Extra points for 86 year old Grandma using email!! Love it!
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Old 03-10-2010, 06:19 AM
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ROTFL at 'no bodily noises of any kind'!
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Old 03-10-2010, 07:10 AM
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thanks so much for sharing-this made my day!
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Old 03-10-2010, 09:40 AM
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So cute and WOO for a U of I grandma!!!
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Old 03-10-2010, 12:05 PM
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